Punjab government to Hike Smoking Age from 18 to 21 years
Rajan Nath
July 1st 2019 02:56 PM --
Updated:
July 1st 2019 02:58 PM
Chandigarh: Keeping in mind the drug consumption in Punjab, the state government is considering to raise the age for buying tobacco from 18 years to 21 years. Health Minister of Punjab Balbir Singh Sidhu has agreed to the ideas of health experts to increase the legal age to buy tobacco from 18 to 21. According to the reports, approximately 35% of users start consuming tobacco before they are 18 years 70% before 21 years of age.